Why will a transformer not function normally when
supplied from a dc source?
The principle of operation of a transformer is
Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction e=M di/dt. The physical basis of a
transformer is mutual induction between two circuits linked by a common
magnetic flux.
A transformer consists of 2 inductive coils which are
electrically separated but magnetically linked through a path of low
reluctance. The two coils possess high mutual inductance. If one coil is
connected to a source of alternating voltage, an alternating flux is set up in
laminated core most of which is linked with other coil which produces mutually
induced e.m.f. if the second coil circuit is closed, a current flows in it and
electrical energy is transferred (entirely magnetically) from the 1st
coil to 2nd coil.
In a transformer if dc source is applied then there
will be no alternating flux rather than constant flux will be produced. So
dφ/dt=0, from the Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction E ∞ dφ/dt, then
E=0, as no voltage is induced so it will be short circuited, a high current
will be flowed through the winding which will cause damage of the winding.
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